Getting Started in Persuasive Writing

Prove to your audience that your position on an issue is correct, so the support for your argument must be convincing and trustworthy

Be convincing

Be trustworthy

Offer rational and sound support for your position.

Clearly state your position

Counter opposing views

provide support through

descriptive details - explain your issue
examples - give a visual impression with an example
logical, rational reasoning -

Choose a topic

1. your campus
2. your hometown or college town
3. nation or international issues

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